Obturator Hernia- usefulness of CT scan in diagnosis

Obturator hernia is rare. It often occurs in elderly, emaciated women. This problem is usually resolved only by surgery. Because of the lack of obvious external manifestations, non-specific symptoms and signs, and lack of clinical suspicion, the preoperative diagnosis is often elusive. Delayed diagnosis and treatment of this condition usually leads to a high mortality rate. With the use of CT scan, 7 cases of obturator hernia were diagnosed accurately before the operation. Prompt diagnosis and subsequent surgery of obturator hernia could have a good clinical result and reduce the mortality rate.